National Republican., 1887-03-23
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
what is Transpiring In Our Sister City
Across the River.

Across the River.
Information having been asked OF the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN in regard to tho
exemption Of capital aud machinery used
in manufacturing by the city Of Alexandria,
the inquirer is informed that an ordinance
was passed by the city council June 1, 1882,
which provides that the machinery aud
capital employed by manufacturers 10 said
dty shall bo exempt from taxation. This
ordinance has been rc-enacted every year
since. The exemption does not apply to
any real estate upon which such manufac-
lures are conducted, but the city taxes
upon Erealty are perhaps lower In Alexan-
dria than In any other city.
Mr.. Richard Cleary, employed as a brake
man on the Virginia Midland railroad,
while attempting to uncouple car yester-
day morning, fell from the engine and broke
himself considerably. Medical aid was
called, and he was taken to his home on
Prince street, between Fayette and Payne
streets.
The house occupied by Fannie Chapman,
on the corner of Pitt and Princess streets,
took fire about l o'clock yesterday. A
great number Of persons cougregated very
soon, and seemed to look on with much
interest. The fire department were on the
spot quickly, and after short time sue.
ceeded In extinguishing the fire. Some OK
element was created by the water guage
on the Columbia engine exploding.
The bids for filling up the vacant lot on
the southwest corner Of Alfred aud Princess
streets have been opened by the auditor.
The bids are as follows: w. G. Richards,
$377; Phil Carter $l45; John r. Studds, Sg2
Breen & Feely, Sl02; Henry Smith, $40.
The two lowest bidders are not known to
the auditor, and II they do not appear by
next Thursday, the award will be made to
the next lowest.
Mr.. James Allen died at his residence on
Franklin street on Monday night, after q
long and lingering illness. Mr.. Allen was
an old citizen and was very highly esteemed
An old building which mas been standing
on the corner OF Patrick and Cameron
streets for about one hundred years fell
down yesterday during the high wind. Two
men were near the building at the time,
but escaped without injury. For some
time past 1t has been occupied as an Office
for the wood yard Of Mr.. Gentzberger.
Mayor Smoot had but little business be-
fore him yesterday morning.
Georgeana Douglass was fined SO for
abusing Hattie Douglass. Officer Davis
made the arrest.
Two and three story modern built
houses are greatly needed, and are being
constantly inquired for.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, at their
meeting ON Monday night, decided to order
new uniforms, which will consist of red
coats and dark blue pants. They will be
ready for the company to enter the National
Drill at Washington In May next.
Mr.. ii. Kirk, ir., has commenced the erec-
tion Of handsome brick residence on
Columbus street between Cameron and
Queen streets. Mr.. S. Stoutenburgh has
also commenced the erection of two frame
buildings on Queen street near Columbus
street.
The employees of the W. o. Il W. road on
Monday night presented to Mr.. Robert
Bell, late superintendent OF that road, a
gold-headed cane, as token Of their re-
spect and esteem for him.
Mr.. Hubert Snowden made the presenta-
tion on behalf Of the employees, to which
Mr.. Bell responded.
Mr.. Bell has been recently transferred to
the engineering department OF the Rich
%o3d N % and DapvilIe road at Goldsboro',
Judge r. II. Turner presided In the cir
cult court yesterday and transacted the
following business: Green & Wise VS..
Samuel Orrison; continued. Lucan VS..
Wilson; motion to quash attachment over
ruled; jury unable to agree and discharged.
Thornberry VS.. Virginia Midland Railroad
Company; continued. Parsons VS.. w. o.
and W. r. r. Co.; continued until Septem-
Der term. Waterman VS.. Brill; continued.
Angus, administrator, ct al, VS.. A. and +.
r. r. Co. ct al; continued until September
term. Phineas Janney qualified as guar
dian Of Mahlon H. and Elizabeth NJ. jan
ney. William Napper VS.. Ann Napier:
decree for divorce entered.
Citizens National Bank VS.. i. B. Conger;
dismissed. Gen. Eppa Hunton, Maj. r. T.
Scott, and Mr.. Linden Kent were IN attend.
ance yesterday upon the session Of the
court.